Samtec

Signal Integrity (SI) Global Test Lab Manager

Samtec • $110K — $130K *
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Signal Integrity or related engineering discipline
  • 5+ years managing technical teams
  • Expertise in high-speed electrical test instrumentation and methodologies
  • Experience developing lab operating standards and technical workflows
  • Strong communication and leadership skills in cross-functional environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead global Signal Integrity test lab operations across locations
  • Manage and mentor lab staff, fostering career growth
  • Establish technical governance for lab processes and documentation
  • Ensure consistency and quality in test operations and results
  • Collaborate with engineering on lab capabilities and equipment planning
  • Evaluate and implement technology improvements for labs
  • Approve and review significant test plans and reports

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Summary/Objective: Lead global Signal Integrity test lab operations for R&D and engineering development. Own the technical operating model for high-speed electrical test labs, including methods, queue discipline, equipment readiness, documentation, data quality, repeatability, throughput, and cross-site alignment. Manage direct reports and provide technical governance for global lab work.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
  1. Lead global SI test lab operations for R&D and engineering development; align priorities, workflow, deliverables, and technical standards across applicable lab locations.
  2. Manage direct reports; set expectations, assign work, mentor associates, support career development, and build succession depth within the lab organization.
  3. Own technical governance for lab methods, measurement procedures, instrumentation readiness, calibration discipline, fixture practices, documentation, data integrity, and report quality.
  4. Establish and enforce common lab processes for sample intake, queue management, test planning, execution, review, documentation, and release of results.
  5. Drive cross-site consistency, repeatability, throughput, and measurement-simulation correlation for high-speed electrical test activity.
  6. Partner with engineering, operations and product owners to plan lab capability, capacity, and equipment roadmaps.
  7. Evaluate, recommend, and implement approved lab technologies, automation, dashboards, tools, and process improvements that improve quality, cycle time, and scalability.
  8. Review and approve significant test plans, methods, acceptance criteria, and reports for high-impact R&D and engineering development programs.
  9. Ensure appropriate traceability, documentation, data handling, safety practices, and quality compliance in approved systems and lab workflows.

*The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.*

Preferred experience:
  1. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Signal Integrity, RF/microwave, electrical test, or a related engineering discipline, including experience in a high-speed electrical test environment.
  2. Minimum 5 years of experience managing technical associates, lab teams, engineering teams, or cross-site technical functions.
  3. Deep understanding of high-speed electrical test instrumentation, measurement methodology, calibration, fixtures, sample handling, data quality, and test-report governance.
  4. Demonstrated experience creating and enforcing lab operating standards, technical workflows, metrics, dashboards, equipment roadmaps, and continuous-improvement practices across multiple locations.
  5. Strong technical communication, cross-functional leadership, prioritization, vendor/equipment coordination, and written/verbal communication skills.

Education:
  1. BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field required; MS preferred

About Samtec

Samtec is a privately held $822MM global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. With 40+ locations serving approximately 125 countries, Samtec?s global presence enables its unmatched customer service. Samtec designs and manufactures products, including connectors, cable assemblies, and system solutions, for all markets and applications, including data center, telecommunications, industrial, medical, military, aerospace, and automotive industries.
Learn more about Samtec
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1976
* Ladders Estimates

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